Tom Cleverley made it 2-0 in the 19th minute before a Wayne Rooney tap-in gave United a three goal advantage shortly before the hour mark. Sunderland substitute Frazier Campbell headed a 72nd minute consolation for the visitors. Final score: 3-1

Luis Suárez looked angry as hell as his side faltered in the second half. A close-range strike for Benteke gave a youthful Villa side a three goal advantage, and meant Steven Gerrard's 87th minute header was academic. Final score: 1-3

Yaya Touré's 78th minute goal ended Newcastle's hopes of a comeback. Sergio Aguero and Javier Garcia had given Man City a first half lead before Demba Ba pulled one back with a header in the 51st minute. Final score: 1-3

Queens Park Rangers faced Fulham at Loftus Road with the hosts still hunting their first league win of the season after 16 failed attempts. Adel Taarabt was instrumental as Rangers eyed glory – the Moroccan scored twice, first with a deflected long range effort and then with a superb run and finish

After Anthony Pilkington's near post opener for Norwich, Shaun Maloney had scored this long range strike for Wigan. But Hoolahan's winning header has left Wigan rooted in the relegation places. Final score: 2-1